Socialization can be considered a generic social process that is composed of several sub-processes. what are these sub-processes and what are the preconditions for each that were discussed in class? in what ways do these preconditions and sub-processes contribute to the development of a sense of self in the process of socialization? how do these preconditions relate to those discussed in the required book by handel, cahill and elkin (children and society: the sociology of children and childhood socialization)?

Process of Socialization

The process of socialization starts from very birth of child. But that he lacks that essential elements of the social life. As he grows, he molds himself according to the needs of the society.

At time of birth child only have “Natural Instincts”, but later on in most make on development according to needs of society. Socialization process could be studied on following points;

Rearing up: Brining Up

They may parents rear their child, the way he shall grow and acquire qualities and traits that are result of that way of rearing up.

Identification

The child develops feeling of identification from family which in term develops with him maintain of language, way of living values etc.

Social Teaching

From family to school, peers the child marted with social teaching. According to Miller Dolard, this social teaching is based on following four elements.

Derive

Cue

Response

Record

Perceiving the situation

Individual at any age has to change his or her behavior pattern according to situation. This process of perceiving is helpful in acquiring of social ideas.

Mutual Behavior and Cooperation

When an individual comes in contact with other, got influence by mutual corporation, the social qualities also develop in the individual. This is another way of developing social qualities and organizing the social personality.

Suggestions

The child also tries to adjust himself to social needs according to the suggestions from others.

Generally these suggestions are received from family, peer group, school and other agencies of socialization.

Reward or Punishment

If acted according to social values and ideals have get record and punishment if act against the interest of society.